Mawrick 0 Posted June 1, 2010 Anyone know how these "connectors" is connected - and should it be removed from the steering wheel (black connector) or the airbag itselfe - yellow connector. Is it just to drag them straight out or do they have some sort of "clip" mechanism?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 1, 2010 Should be the same as a MK3 Golf - clip plug with a locking type connector... Whatever you do make sure you disconnect the battery first and make sure you have VAGCOm handy to clear the codes if you need to start the car with the wheel off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted June 1, 2010 do all corradi have airbags? i assumed i didn't have one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carpy25 0 Posted June 1, 2010 don't think airbags were ever an option on Corrado's in the uk , he's posting from Norway Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mawrick 0 Posted June 1, 2010 Should be the same as a MK3 Golf - clip plug with a locking type connector... Whatever you do make sure you disconnect the battery first and make sure you have VAGCOm handy to clear the codes if you need to start the car with the wheel off. Any idea if both connectors are cliped as this? - or only one removable?. Battery disconnected since yesterday, VAG-com ready ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 1, 2010 1. Disconnect negative battery cable. 2. Center steering wheel in straight-ahead position. 3. Remove both socket head screws from rear of steering wheel (2 x 5mm Allen) 4. Carefully remove airbag unit from steering wheel and disconnect harness connector from rear of unit. 5. Remove trim below steering column switch. Disconnect wiring harness connector (remove foam sleeve from connector if fitted). 6. Remove 24mm hex nut in center of steering wheel. Make matching marks on steering wheel and steering column. Pull steering wheel off steering column. CAUTION -The airbag spiral spring on the rear of the steering wheel must be "locked" in its centered position. To do this, hold the wheel in the normally installed position. The with wire on the spiral spring facing downward, turn the connecting ring just until the spiral spring locks in position. 7. Reinstall steering wheel in reverse order of removal. Use new self-locking bolts to mount airbag to steering wheel. When installing trim, ensure that airbag harness connector sits in recess in trim. 8. After installing airbag unit and reconnecting airbag electrical connectors, switch ignition on, then reconnect negative battery cable. WARNING- - DO NOT reconnect the battery cable until airbag and steering wheel installation is complete, including reconnection of harness connectors. - The ignition switch must be turned on BEFORE reconnectiing the battery cable. - VAGCOM can be used to clear the light if needed but be careful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted June 1, 2010 Mawrick - the above info is from a MK3 but would you mind checking the instructions for us and I will update the new 'Sticky' thread accordingly... viewtopic.php?f=19&t=93547 Let me know of any additional info we should add! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mawrick 0 Posted June 1, 2010 Sounds about right - didn't see that about locking the spiral - but I'l try to check that out when refitting it. Managed to brake some of the metal surrounding the lock mechanism - luckily the bearing in the steering column is located on it's own, so only the "bracket" for the wiper handles etc was a bit "cracked". Hopefully it will be alright. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
